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  1. cruelshoes
    Gelatin is used to replace some of the protein that is lacking in our gluten free flours. It helps add texture and springiness to baked goods. If I am looking to replace it, I use something else that is high in protein - almond meal, egg whites (reducing other liquid in the recipe) or dry milk. While I'm not sure it is really necessary, you may find that...
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    Thanks for posting that story, Jayhawkmom. One experience like that can make up for 100 other experiences of kids being wretched to our kids about their dietary restrictions. My son's boy scout group has been like an answer to a prayer. They always make sure the treats are safe, and even go so far as to make sure all the food at the Blue and Gold dinner...
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    Gluten Free Support Group at Marlene's Market in Federal Way. Our next meeting is Monday 2/18/08 at 7:00 Open Original Shared Link We will be having samples from Open Original Shared Link and Open Original Shared Link. Come hungry! Anybody in South King or North Pierce county - mark your calendar and hope to see you there!
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    Gluten Free Support Group at Marlene's Market in Federal Way. Start time is 7:00 PM http://www.marlenesmarket-deli.com/stores.htm We will be having samples from Ener-G and Conte's pasta. Come hungry! Anybody in South...
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    I have emerald, but haven't tried it yet. I am off today, and was going to try a no-makeup day. But your description may have just pushed me over the "emerald edge." Guess I'll have to do myself up after all, even if it's only the baby that will see me. What do you gals wear emerald with? The other greens?
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    I read that this morning too. I am intrigued by the mention of the changes to custom kit selection. Wonder what that means. I scoured the posting to try to get some idea on when the new website is coming out, but didn't see much to give any indication. Wonder if there will be a new special anytime soon.....
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    This answer may give you more information than you want, but that's just how I roll. Open Original Shared Linkthe 5 major types of antibodies in the body: The tests that are considered to be most indicative of celiac (TtG and EMA) are both IgA tests. Since your son is IgA deficient, those tests are skewed. So the doctor has to rely...
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    Were you using a gluten recipe that you were modifying or a recipe that was written to be gluten-free? Can you post a link or the text of the recipe? What flour mix did you use? I think we really need to get a look at the recipe to know for sure what might have gone wrong.
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    Ooh ooh! I know this one. I make soap, so I know what saponification is. When you make soap, you combine oils with a strong alkalyne like sodium hydroxide (Lye). Saponification is the chemical reaction that occurs when the lye and oils are introducted to each other and heated, resulting in soap. Each oil has a slightly different chemical struture, so...
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    Open Original Shared Link has oats in it. They can be contaminated with wheat in the growing/storing/processing. Most corn flakes have malt in them, which is usually from Barley. Here is the ingredient panel from Open Original Shared Link: There are safe brands of corn flakes that do not contain barley malt in them. I have heard that there is...
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    You may want to point your doctor toward this information: https://www.celiac.com/articles/1077/1/39-o...bese/Page1.html
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    Is your daughter in a school that accepts federal funding? If so, I think the best thing you can do is to get a 504 plan in place for her. Celiac and her other allergies are covered under federal disability laws. With a 504 plan in place, you can put stipulations on advanced notice for class parties, special accomodations for cooking projects and lots...
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    I am so stoked, becaue Conte's has provided our support group with some samples for our next meeting. After reading this thread it will be hard not to tear into them and start eating!
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    I'm don't think you will get the same results if you try to sub the sweet rice flour for brown rice flour (even if the measure is adjusted). See below: Open Original Shared Link I think you might be better off trying to find a less-gritty version of the brown rice flour. What brand are you currently using?
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    You'll know you have really crossed over to the dark side when you march into Home Depot with one of your containers of EM eyeshadow and ask the person working the paint desk to match the color. Congrats on the extreme home makeover plans. We have been inspired in the same way. We are finally doing the kitchen remodel that we have been talking about...
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    The only dairy-free cheese we have found that is any good is the Vegan Gourment by Open Original Shared Link. All the other DF "cheeses" we tried taste horrid and don't melt. We have had the Mozzarella and Cheddar flavors, but there are others. My son likes the mozz on a Chebe pizza (great to send for a school lunch), and the cheddar makes a reasonable...
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    You will get many opinions on both sides of the issue. According to the CSA, the fries have been tested independently and the gluten level is BLD (below levels of detection). CC is always a possibility. I do allow my son to eat them at McDonald's on occasion because the gluten in the end product cannot be detected in the most sensitive testing available...
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    I am trying to figure out if the Spectrum Margarine I bought is just not my thing or if I got a bad tub. First if all, the texture is all wrong for margarine. It's kind of foamy when I drag my knife through it. The taste is really bad - kind of a cross between bitter and sour. I tried to melt it in the microwave, and all I got was a hot foamy pile that...
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    I had to change my avatar to try to keep up with Donna. The baby did the funniest thing yesterday. She came into the bathroom while I was performing my eye makeup mixology. She grabbed the blush brush and started to apply it to her face. Exactly the way I do it, I might add (Smile, apply to the apples of the cheek). Either she learns quick, or...
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    Hi, Josiah. Yes, all your first degree relatives should be tested (parents, siblings, children). Their chance of having celiac disease is approximately 1 in 22. General population has a chance of 1 in 133. I had my children tested after I was diagnosed. My daughter was negative, but my son was positive. He had no obvious symptoms other than a slowdown in...
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    Thanks for the heads up on this combo. After I do the laundry and the shirt I have in mind to go with this look is clean, I am going to try it. Paula - I am very interested in hearing how the olive oil holds up as the day goes on. Does it turn greasy after a while? How much did you use? Seems like more than a few drops would be overkill...
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    I agree. Each one of your avatars gets progressively prettier. Take a few more pictures and you will melt all our screens. Rowr. Thanks for the tip. Another thing to try. Not sure if I have pink pajamas yet, but I will consult my spreadsheet and find out. OK - that clinches it. I am definitely getting cookie sheet on...
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    My absolutel favorite gluten-free cookbook is one that I never see anyone mention. It's called Open Original Shared Link by Elizabeth Barbone. Her sandwich bread recipe is worth the price of the cookbook alone. She also has lots of favorites like pizza crust and molasses cookies. My second favorite is Gluten Free Baking Classics by Annalise G. Roberts...
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    Yeah, I figured you wouldn't want to come odown this far, but I figured I'd mention it anyway. We are just starting up our group (we've had 2 meetings ), so we don't have a website yet. I can definitely let you know when we have one up. We are meeting the third Monday of the month at Marlene's at 7:00. Here are some links to other support groups...
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